2006 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (256 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 736 kg more than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota 4Runner | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | 4Runner | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 74 L |
